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Pharmaceutical Investigator

The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inc., Andover, MA, United States


We are seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support an established QA Investigations team. This role will act as the quality authority for deviation and investigation review, ensuring investigations are thorough, compliant, and aligned with GMP expectations. The ideal candidate brings hands on experience in either biotech manufacturing or Quality Control, followed by experience reviewing investigations from a QA perspective. Candidates without manufacturing or QC experience must demonstrate extended experience functioning as a quality authority reviewing investigations.

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve deviation investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions

Act as the quality authority to ensure investigations meet GMP and regulatory requirements

Assess investigation quality, completeness, and scientific rationale

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other cross functional teams to drive timely investigation closure

Provide guidance and feedback to investigation owners to improve investigation effectiveness and compliance

Identify trends and recurring issues to support continuous improvement initiatives

Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews related to investigations

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Several years of experience in biotech manufacturing or Quality Control, followed by experience reviewing investigations in a QA role

OR extended experience serving as a quality authority reviewing investigations without prior manufacturing or QC background

Strong understanding of GMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments

Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving deviations and investigation documentation

Ability to apply quality judgment and clearly articulate findings and decisions

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